Santa Barbara Is Closer to Limiting Rent Increases
Other recent news: ICE arrests at county jails; Calle Cesar Chavez headed toward renaming; the Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum has closed; Montecito water and sewage districts might merge; fundraising drive for Elings Park softball complex; the Pea Soup Andersen’s building conundrum. 3
Yet Another New Restaurant in Carpinteria
More food news: Validation is setting up shop at The Shop; Monte's weekly farmstand; profiles of Bodega Flower Girl and Chocolate Maya; The Grand on State has soft-opened; Plenty on Bell is under new ownership; the Natural Coast Wine Festival is coming up. 3
The Montecito Country Mart’s Post Office Has Been Spared
Plus: Funk Zone boutique said to be closing; new women's apparel shop on Coast Village Road; a Santa Barbara Bowl show worth noting; martial arts studio coming to Santa Claus Lane; volunteers sought for Parma Park trail work; Highway 101 ramp closures; "Where in Santa Barbara...?" answer. 6
Brass Bird Has Opened in San Roque
More food news: French bakery coming to upper State Street; Carpinteria gourmet market to debut this week; new restaurant announced for Amazon's State Street building; Tamar catering; Rori's opened in Goleta; Santa Ynez Valley chef nominated for prestigious award; Ojai Mountain Farm set an opening date for its bar/deli/market. 2

























Recent Comments
So on 2910, a property tax bill of $600k or so. And more depending how it is finished out, and if the improvements are reported… — Judy's Older Brother
Agreed 100%! — Mia
My husband and I love your posts. Keep up the good work!! You keep us informed and aware of new places to visit and we… — Carol
I used to read Edhat daily, and sometimes just to get more information in the comments on a local news event. Now all I get… — Victoria
SB/Montecito was long known as a place for the "newly wed and nearly dead." Not so many newlyweds can afford our towns anymore, I'm afraid. — Leslie
So good to see you this week at Cafe Luxxe. I agree the trout is the best thing I’ve ever had in SB!! — Carolyn Frey
I agree Erik, “Montecito gerontocracy“ would make a great T-shirt! “Santa Barbara gerontocracy” would probably be more accurate. Is the average age of SB residents… — Melinda
Jason isn't the only candidate in District 4. Check out monte4sb.com! — MW
This list is making my mouth water. I want to try all of them! Thank you Erik! — Dave
Hugette’s choices were made with a broken heart. To live there, would have kept her pain alive. Maintaining the property, kept her family alive….yet she… — Kim kellner